some (Coupe) things that take some getting used to...
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Originally Posted by Justinius7
i know what your saying about the nauciousness... First day, i kept staring in them, trying to figure out what i was seeing in reality... Which they gave me a sense of confusion... BUT after the first day (drive between amsterdam and Brussels) i felt very secure with out even bothering with "head checks"
You gotta order yours from Steve ASAP.
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those things are simply amazing....
wouldn't want a Benz that didn't have them.
If this deal with the SL goes through, I'm going to retro-fit them on that car as well.
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wouldn't want a Benz that didn't have them.
If this deal with the SL goes through, I'm going to retro-fit them on that car as well.
Carlos
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
If this deal with the SL goes through, I'm going to retro-fit them on that car as well.
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
those things are simply amazing....
wouldn't want a Benz that didn't have them.
If this deal with the SL goes through, I'm going to retro-fit them on that car as well.
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
wouldn't want a Benz that didn't have them.
If this deal with the SL goes through, I'm going to retro-fit them on that car as well.
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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Originally Posted by eddieo45
5. Adjust headrest at all and seat won't flip forward without hitting sun visor.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
WTH, Carlos? So you guys are gonna have the 2 C's and an SL? What about the 4Runner?
Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
what SL deal?
Will probably know by the end of the week.... Problem is going to be garage space.
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
what chassis? R230, R129, R107, Pagoda?
1973 450SL
nothing definite yet.... still holding.
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
I love that design...that and the SEC. Anyone know someone with a cheap SEC, point em my way
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Originally Posted by Outland
Good luck Carlos. I was seriously looking for one last spring. Nearly bought an SLC- not the roadster I wanted, but it was a good deal...then I learned about what a rustbucket they can be, and how fussy the FI system is.
I love that design...that and the SEC. Anyone know someone with a cheap SEC, point em my way
I love that design...that and the SEC. Anyone know someone with a cheap SEC, point em my way
btw, here is the answer to your blind spots.
convex mirrors
Last edited by CitronC230K_03; Oct 27, 2005 at 01:18 AM.
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
i had mine installed by the dealer when the car was delivered.
Originally Posted by MB Parts Stealer
... the left side image must be a true flat image. They won't sell us anything else.
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there are certain SA's specially at MB of San Diego, which are very friendly to OEM MB retro-fits of European-only parts to US-spec cars.
I believe Doug, ordered his convex mirrors from Steve, before his Coupé had even arrived at the dealer. And once the car arrived at MBSD, he asked one of these "cool" SA's to install.
In taking my Coupé to MBSD these past 2 years.... they actually come over to my car to see what new Euro-only OEM MB gadgets I have added to my Coupé....
Parktronic, IMS, Convex Mirrors, Euro COMAND, Euro-spec Bi-X, Climatronic, Speed Limiter, Power Folding Mirrors, Full Switch Row, AMG sways, AMG brakes, AMG spoiler, AMG full body kit, AMG interior trim, SOS Button in Overhead, 2005 upgrade (side blinkers, taillights, grill, armrest, wipers), etc.......
I believe Doug, ordered his convex mirrors from Steve, before his Coupé had even arrived at the dealer. And once the car arrived at MBSD, he asked one of these "cool" SA's to install.
In taking my Coupé to MBSD these past 2 years.... they actually come over to my car to see what new Euro-only OEM MB gadgets I have added to my Coupé....
Parktronic, IMS, Convex Mirrors, Euro COMAND, Euro-spec Bi-X, Climatronic, Speed Limiter, Power Folding Mirrors, Full Switch Row, AMG sways, AMG brakes, AMG spoiler, AMG full body kit, AMG interior trim, SOS Button in Overhead, 2005 upgrade (side blinkers, taillights, grill, armrest, wipers), etc.......
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
SEC (C126) is one of my favorites as well. only thing i didnt like about it was the huge door handles
btw, here is the answer to your blind spots.
convex mirrors
btw, here is the answer to your blind spots.
convex mirrors
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Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
SEC (C126) is one of my favorites as well. only thing i didnt like about it was the huge door handles
Just kidding. I have to get one someday.
I always thought it was funny that the bad guys in film and TV back in the 80's almost always drove an SEC
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Originally Posted by eddieo45
1. Rear visibility. I keep adjusting the side mirrors using the side of my car as a guide, then I'm looking skyward! Thru the rear view, clear plexi area doesn't defog, and the "spoiler" is right where I want to look.
??? Huh? Never had that problem. Guess I'm used to it.
If anything the thick pillers on the windshield used to throw me off...
hide a whole car even.
2. Pano roof goes seemlessly from "flip-up" to "slide-open", whereas sedans do these things separately.
Wrong.
3. Spare tire came uninflated, and now I can't seem to uninflate it as small as it was. Tough to cram back into well. Neat compressor, though.
Never had that problem. Fit back NP.
4. Wicked dark back there where the spare is.
Get a flashlight, or call for assistance.
5. Adjust headrest at all and seat won't flip forward without hitting sun visor.
??? Push the headrest down when you pull it forward.
6. No rear cupholders. (y'know, for the kid)
True.
7. Them big-a** doors is hard to open.
Whiner. The small doors on the sedan are hard to get in and out of, and
I hit my head and back on the piller.
8. Car is way too much fun to drive. I had hoped for 30mpg, but flooring it all the time has me getting only 24 :-(
Very True!
9. Stock looks too good to mod.
OK, maybe you're not a whiner
Of course, there are also some cool improvements over my W202:
1. CD changer in glove box.
Yes
2. Left side stalks seem better arranged. No more hitting the cruise control when signalling.
3. Steering wheel radio controls. How did I ever reach all the way over there?
??? Huh? Never had that problem. Guess I'm used to it.
If anything the thick pillers on the windshield used to throw me off...
hide a whole car even.
2. Pano roof goes seemlessly from "flip-up" to "slide-open", whereas sedans do these things separately.
Wrong.
3. Spare tire came uninflated, and now I can't seem to uninflate it as small as it was. Tough to cram back into well. Neat compressor, though.
Never had that problem. Fit back NP.
4. Wicked dark back there where the spare is.
Get a flashlight, or call for assistance.
5. Adjust headrest at all and seat won't flip forward without hitting sun visor.
??? Push the headrest down when you pull it forward.
6. No rear cupholders. (y'know, for the kid)
True.
7. Them big-a** doors is hard to open.
Whiner. The small doors on the sedan are hard to get in and out of, and
I hit my head and back on the piller.
8. Car is way too much fun to drive. I had hoped for 30mpg, but flooring it all the time has me getting only 24 :-(
Very True!
9. Stock looks too good to mod.
OK, maybe you're not a whiner
Of course, there are also some cool improvements over my W202:
1. CD changer in glove box.
Yes
2. Left side stalks seem better arranged. No more hitting the cruise control when signalling.
3. Steering wheel radio controls. How did I ever reach all the way over there?
